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White outdoor kitchen, glowing red al fresco fire coals and sparkling blue swimming pool – this outdoor space waves a flag to relaxation

Compartmentalising space without losing light or a sense of spaciousness is made possible here with an operable slat wall

There's more to landscaping than grass and flowers – here, an appealing statue adds to the craft imbued vibe of the accompanying home

Sculptural tap meets sculptural basin, all backdropped by sculptural mirror – this highly contemporary bathroom presents more like an art gallery

A tongue and groove floor was selected in a whitewashed oak finish for this kitchen – contrasting the dark oak and titanium toned cabinetry faces

Admittedly it might have meant building the blade wall out, but these bedroom storage and lighting niches add flare as well as function

This renovated home includes a modern mesh screen over the new addition – on the interior, this creates options over privacy and temperature

Popular homebuilder G.J. Gardner Homes offers a broad range of inspirational design ideas online – empowering potential buyers before they even pick up the phone

Sheer driving pleasure, the BMW catchphrase, would be familiar for the owners of this home, organised around sun, a central courtyard and a BMW workspace

This kitchen stands out with an improved layout and a continuity of refined finishes – including porcelain and pressed tin panel cabinet fronts

This laundry/powder room tucks washer and dryer behind cabinet doors while shallow cabinetry elements are stepped back to create more room

There's nothing like wood surfaces to connect you to nature and by extension the natural setting – here, even the island joins the party